I believe the larger the footer the more isolation. Go for the 70 or perhaps even the 100.
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audiopoint,
Thank you very much for the added information and clarification. I may take you up on the offer to try them.
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agisthos,
Yes, I know they are better than just brass footers. Are they the same items as the Audio Points that I bought years ago from (I think it was called) Star Sound Technologies?
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Thanks, audiopoint/Robert, for chiming in again. We all understand you are the dealer/seller of those footers.
Question:
Are the 2" Audiopoint’s that I own the same as the ones you are currently selling as Vibe Audio? If so, aren’t they still just a brass point sitting into a brass cup?
Nothing wrong with that, it was great for its time, but it just does not compete with, Iso-Acoustics Gaia/Titan, Stillpoints Ultra SS, Townshend, Critical Mass and the Stack Audio items. No shilling on my part because I own them all.
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knockknock12,
Thank you for your comments. There are so many footer types, and many Audiophiles enjoy the type that they have.
My only comment to that affect is until you try them you don't know what you're missing.
There is always someone trying to make a better mouse trap!
Enjoy!
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Robert,
Didn’t I state that I own Audiopoint’s. And by the way, isn’t that your moniker? Aren’t you biased?
You get what you pay for, most of the time. The Audio Points are ok, but nothing compared to the Stillpoints, Iso-Acoustics, Critical Mass and Stack Audio and many other footers. I have tried them all. I relate them to the sound quality improvement that is achieved with these products. Price is another matter.
Of course this is my opinion, and you have yours!
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vinlyshadow,
I have used and still have 2" Audiopoint’s. They look very similar if not the same.
They are good but the newer items like the Stack Audio footers, Critical Mass etc. are better.
IMHO that is.
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theaudiotweak,
Perhaps you should start your own thread?
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agisthos,
I started out with the Stillpoints Ultra SS, then went to the Critical Mass Footers. Big improvement.
I do have a set of the Stack Audio Auva under my Lumin X1, and compared it to the Critical Mass Footers and honestly, they were very close in sound quality. The edge goes to the CM footers.
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theaudiotweak,
You evidently don’t know what these products are.
wcheng2,
I agree with you the CM 2M are pretty fantastic. But under speakers the Stack Audio 100 are very good. And for the type and shape of my speakers they are better than anything else I have tried.
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painter24,
The Stack Audio products are one of the best bang for the bucks out there. Great product and service, and fast shipping to the USA too!
Soon, I will be comparing a set against the Critical Mass Footers. Which are way more expensive.
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kennyc,
Thank you.
It is the best of the three. Kinda plain looking, and it doesn’t stick out in the room.
I hope you get them; I would be interested in your thoughts.
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Thanks, nwres for your update.
I think... as they continue to settle the sound improves. Although my speakers weigh about 239 lb. each so that may matter.
ozzy62, Like your moniker...
From what I can determine the difference between the products has more to do with increased isolation. So, to me go for the model 100 to obtain the most effectiveness.
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nwres,
Did you get the Stack Audio footers? Anyone else?
I still am very impressed with them. Consider that the component footers (Stack Auva EQ) for a set of 4 costs way less than one Critical Mass footer!
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painter24,
I also have the Stack Auva EQ underneath my Lumin X1. They replaced a Critical Mass CM 2M 1.5" footers. They seem to be just as good if not better.
So, I moved the Critical Mass footers to another component. Two upgrades for the price of one!
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Wig,
Thanks. I agree! BTW, it looks like in your system page you had the Iso-Acoustic footers,
nwres,
I am interested in your comparison.
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My recollection of when I owned Focal’s and installed the Townshend podiums was that the improvement was revelatory. So, I wonder how the Stack Audio Auva 100’s would compare to the Townshend’s? However, I won’t ever be able to find out because of the shape and weight of my present speakers.
I now have had a couple of days with the Stack Audio Auva 100’s and I think I can make some observations / comments comparing them to the Iso-Acoustics Titans. I should add that my speakers, Clarisys Minutes, are full ribbon and the dealer claims that the cabinets/frame do not vibrate and after-market footers should have no effect. But I did notice positive improvement with the Iso-Acoustics Titans anyway.
The Auva 100’s arrived very quickly from England in a rather nice wooden box(s) and were very easy to install.
Appearance wise, they are plain looking compared to the Titans.
Physically, they are a little shorter but wider than the Iso-Acoustics Titans. And I did install the spikes, just as I did with the Titans.
First off, I do think there is a short settling period. At least with my speakers, which weigh 230 lbs. each. Lighter speakers might react quicker.
Sound Quality: What it’s all about isn’t it? The sound quality differences that I have observed compared to the Iso-Acoustics Titans is there seems to be a little deeper bass and perhaps more depth, more of the image comes from the middle, between the speakers. But it does sound very natural.
Overall, a positive improvement, and I’m glad I purchased them.
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Man, the last couple of posts were over my head. I just care if it improves the sound quality.
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Here is what Stack Audio replied to my question.
"The AUVA Loudspeaker Isolators have a burn in time to let the particles settle. We estimate around 6-7 hours although customers have noted continuous improvement up to the 20-hour mark in the past."
"Just a follow up note – I should also mention that several customers comment that no burn in time is required and there is an immediate impact. I think it varies on a case-to-case basis.
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Received the Stack Audio Auva 100 footers today! Wow, that was fast! I’ll probably install them tomorrow.
Question:
Do these need time to settle?
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Do also have carpet under the speaker spikes? I have a very thin carpet with no padding over a cement floor.
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Thank you.
I will start with the spikes underneath them.
BTW, they have already been shipped! Thus far, very good communications and customer service.
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Thanks for the added comments. I appreciate it.
I have owned the Townshend podiums with my Focal speakers, and I thought they were very good. Better in fact than Iso-Acoustics Gaia 1’s.
But I sold the Focal’s and moved on to the Clarisys. They are the Planar type that weigh about 230lb. The base dimension is about 30" x 15". The Townshend size available will not fit, and I would be concerned about the weight and the possibility of them tipping. So, at present I have Iso-Acoustic Titans underneath them.
So, to me, the Stack Audio seems like it would work well. If it is as good or better than the Townshend’s I would be very pleased.
Should I use the Auva 100 spikes with them or not? I have a thin carpet (no padding) over a concrete floor.
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These will be replacing my Iso-Acoustics Titan footers that I am using with my Clarisys Minute speakers.
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facten,
The link did not show.
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